Cost per wear calculator
Cost per wear
3.00
Wears to reach your target
40
Cost per wear at a glance
| Price | 5 wears | 10 wears | 30 wears | 50 wears | 100 wears |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| 60 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 120 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| 250 | 50 | 25 | 8.33 | 5 | 2.5 |
| 500 | 100 | 50 | 16.67 | 10 | 5 |
How to use it
Use it before you buy: estimate how often you will really wear the piece, and see if the cost per wear feels right. Use it again after a year, with the actual number of wears.
The calculation rewards clothes that go with a lot of what you already own. The easiest way to push a cost per wear down is to wear what you have more often. Thraed shows your wardrobe on your phone and lets you try outfits on virtually, which makes it easier to rediscover pieces you do not wear.
Questions
How do you calculate cost per wear?
Divide what the item cost by the number of times you wear it. A $120 coat worn 40 times is $3 per wear. A $30 top worn twice is $15 per wear.
What is a good cost per wear?
There is no fixed number. Many people aim for under about $5 for everyday items, and accept more for something special they will keep for years. What matters is how many times you will realistically wear it.
How do I estimate how many times I will wear something?
Look at similar pieces you own. If you wear jeans weekly, a new pair could reach 50 or more wears a year. Occasion wear may be worn twice a year. Count wears that match your real life, not your best intentions.
Is cheap clothing always worse value?
No. A cheap piece you wear a hundred times beats an expensive one worn twice. Quality only helps if it lasts long enough for you to wear it that often.
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